Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX4 matches up against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 against the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.